What does the cryptic crossword clue "Benefit cuts for remote regions in the US (9)" mean?

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Benefit cuts for remote regions in the US (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29939 | 16 Down | 2026-02-25 flower

I haven't cracked this one yet — but the brilliant team at Fifteensquared have:

A charade of BOON (‘benefit’) plus DOCKS (‘cuts’).

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